Architectural Styles / Revival style, c. 1740–1900
Gothic Revival
/ˈɡɒθ.ɪk rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/noun
Named for its deliberate revival of medieval Gothic forms.
Definition
A 18th–19th-century movement that revived pointed arches, steep roofs, tracery, and other medieval Gothic features.
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Structural & construction notes
Often used for churches, universities, and parliament buildings. Many examples combined medieval forms with modern materials such as cast iron and industrial brick.
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